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Good morning, fellow Rotarians! What an incredible morning! A packed room full of dedicated Rotarians — it felt so good to be back after a few weeks away. The energy in the room was a great reminder of why this community is so special.
Pledge of Allegiance and Four-Way Test
Introduction of Guests and future new members – Adrian Stone
- Tom Scripps
- Drew Dietz
- Jody Kirkpatrick – Mountain Foothills Rotary
- Tim Clanchy – ECHO
- Maren Schreiber Mt Foothills Rotary
What special day is today?
- Sauvignon Blanc Day
- Learn to Ride a Bike Day
- National Rotate your Beer Day – Ever picked up a beer at the back of the fridge, only to find it dusty or skunky? That’s where National Rotate Your Beer Day steps in. This fun but purposeful day reminds bar owners, show workers, and even fridge-loving beer fans to shift their stock. y moving the older cans
Rotarians in the Wild
- Foundation assessment
- Young Rotarians – Gather and Fiest at CAE
Birthdays
- Rocco Dodson May 2
- Todd Bastian May 6
- Gary Ervick May 7
- Megan Mitchell May 10
- Bob Bradley May 12
- Greg Podd May 15
- Chris Davis May 27
- Brenda Davis May 29
- Richard Aylor May 29
- Alan Rubin May 30
- Wendy Vance May 31
Anniversaries
- Barbara Wingate 24 years May 31, 2002
- Dori Painter 21 years May 27, 2005
- Al Steger 17 years May 24, 2009
- Greg Podd 17 years May 24, 2009
- Ted Ning 16 years May 7, 2010
- Connie Ning 16 years May 7. 2010
- Alan Rubin 9 years May 26, 2017
- Betsy Hays 5 years May 21, 2021
- Gary McKay 4 years May 13, 2022
- Dave Laughlin 2 years May 2, 2024
- Becky Cunningham 2 years May 17, 2024
- Jennifer Herrick 2 years May 21, 2024
- Ken Frick 1 year May 23, 2025
- Brenda Davis 1 year May 28, 2025
Fitzy – Joke of the Day
President’s Rotary Rundown
- Outdoor Lab After Dark Fundraiser – May 2
- NEXT ROTARY MEETING – Friday, May 8 will be at Center Stage. Meet at 7:15
- CSC Meeting – May 13 6:00 location TBD
- Epic Day of Service – Road Clean Up - May 16
- Rotary Wildfire Ready Meeting – May 20 4:00 pm
- International Service Committee – May 20 6:00 pm
- Rotary Meeting May 22 – DARK [NO MEETING]
President’s Rotary Rundown - Highlights from District 5450
- Epic Day of Service – Clear Creek, Gilpin County
- Crutches for Africa – May 16
- Conifer Fire Mitigation Project – May and June
- Annual Memorial Day Ceremony & America 250 Celebration
- May 25 - 11:00 Buchanan Park
- Tanzania trip – February 2027 – see Curt Harris
Pause for the Cause – ECHO SHELTER Meal Team
- Volunteers prepared and served meals the 2nd Tuesday of the month for 6 months
- We helped serve more than 150 meals
- Thanks to ALL that volunteered to help with the meals
Happy Bucks
Red Badge Graduation
- Anita Kreider
- Wendy Vance
General Announcements
- Kay Lamontagne
- The Rotary Club of Evergreen typically conducts interviews and makes selections for RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards)
- This year we interviewed 27 kids for only 13 RYLA positions. The Rotary Club of Evergreen donates the funds for 10 students to attend – we had 3 additional members pay for campers to attend.
- Full campership is $800 – if anyone is interested in helping a camper attend this year [full or partial scholarship] – please let Kay know.
- Ken Frick, Steve Physicoc, Wendy Vance, Betsy Hays and Kay participated in the interviews
- Rita Carver – Book Club
- 5:00 Ginny Boschen house
- Book is Horse: a novel, by Geraldine Brooks
- Horse by Geraldine Brooks is a historical novel tracing the true story of Lexington, a record-breaking 19th-century thoroughbred, and his enslaved groom, Jarret. Spanning the 1850s, 1950s, and 2019, it connects this historical pair to a modern-day Nigerian-American art historian and a Smithsonian scientist uncovering a hidden legacy of racism, slavery, and art.
- Mountain Foothills Rotary - Jody and Maren
- 24th Annual Andy Smith Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament by Mountain Foothills Rotary and EPRD
- Need sponsors for the golf tournament
- Monday July 13 – shotgun start at 8:00 am at Hiwan
- $1100 Team, $275 individual
- For more information: https://birdease.com/andysmithgolftournament
- 50/50 raffle for the Andy Smith golf tournament
- Dave Laughlin
- Thanks to all volunteers at the Home Show
- We made about $10,000 – our half of the profits split with Conifer Rotary
- Salvation Army opportunities – Dave will be sending out an email with more information
- Scott White
- Looking for a host family for an exchange student this year
- A boy from Argentina
- Let Scott know if you know a family that might be interested
Our Guest Speaker
This week's presentation came from our very own Rotary member, Todd Rader. Todd spoke on a topic that couldn't be more relevant right now: "Dealing with Pine Beetles" — especially in the context of the severe drought conditions we've been experiencing. It's timely, important, and not one you'll want to miss.
Todd is a dedicated Board-Certified Master Arborist and Registered Consulting Arborist with a deep-rooted passion for trees and their preservation. For over 35 years, Todd has honed his expertise in arboriculture, combining a wealth of knowledge with hands-on experience to offer comprehensive tree care solutions. From working with majestic old-growth trees to delicate saplings, he possesses a deep understanding of tree biology, and capacity for health assessment, and risk management.
As a Board-Certified Master Arborist, Todd brings a meticulous eye for detail to every tree inspection and consultation and tailors custom maintenance plans prioritizing the long-term health and vitality of trees, while ensuring the safety of property.
As a Registered Consulting Arborist, Todd is a trusted advisor to clients, architects, and contractors when it comes to tree-related matters. From tree selection and site planning to expert witness testimony, Todd’s extensive knowledge of legal issues related to arboriculture and best practices enables him to deliver actionable insights and guidance.
Todd believes that arboriculture is both an art and a science. As a result, he is a life-long learner, who stays updated on the latest techniques, research, and industry advancements. This allows him and the team of arborists led by Todd to implement the most effective strategies while leveraging state-of-the-art equipment to provide precise and skilled tree care services.
If you would like to view the recording, please CLICK HERE.
Closing - All Rotarians are encouraged to go out in the world and Unite for Good!!
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